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What might be the issue when teachers tell students in Spanish for native speakers classes that their ways of speaking Spanish are not right?
What might be the issue when teachers tell students in Spanish for native speakers classes that their ways of speaking Spanish are not right?
- Lack of language learning resources
- Dialect difference (correct)
- Inadequate classroom setup
- Insufficient teacher training
Why are students more likely to be open to learning a new language or dialect?
Why are students more likely to be open to learning a new language or dialect?
- If their familiar ways of communicating are valued in appropriate contexts (correct)
- If they are forced to use it in school
- If they are rewarded with high grades
- If they are punished for not using it correctly
What is a key factor that affects adolescent language learners' desire and ability to learn a second language?
What is a key factor that affects adolescent language learners' desire and ability to learn a second language?
- Peer pressure, role models, and home support (correct)
- Teacher's language proficiency
- Availability of language learning resources
- Classroom size and layout
What is a basic educational principle that is often overlooked in practice?
What is a basic educational principle that is often overlooked in practice?
What is a problem with homogeneous curricula and materials in today's classrooms?
What is a problem with homogeneous curricula and materials in today's classrooms?